Purchasing an ICANN-Accredited Registrar
An ICANN-accredited registrar is purchased when ownership of the entire corporate entity is transferred. In this scenario, the registrar corporation/entity continues to exist but has new owners. This transaction is distinct from an assignment of a registrar accreditation agreement. More information about RAA assignments is available on the Transferring (Assigning) an ICANN Accreditation page.
When an ICANN-accredited registrar is purchased, the acquired registrar must provide ICANN with the following:
- notice of the purchase or acquisition (within 30 days if the registrar is accredited under the 2009 Registrar Accreditation Agreement; within 7 days if the registrar is accredited under the 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement)
- a statement affirming that the acquired registrar continues to meet the ICANN-adopted specification or policy on accreditation criteria then in effect, and is in compliance with its obligations under the RAA;
- a list of the registrar's officers and directors;
- either:
- a copy of the Purchase Agreement (confidential terms of the purchase may be redacted, but proof of the transaction is required); or
- a document certifying ownership transfer of the accredited registrar entity to the new owner, signed by both parties; and
- an updated Registrar Information Specification [XLS, 29.5 KB], including a certificate of good standing, if the registrar is accredited under the 2013 RAA; and
- a Primary Contact Update [PDF, 250 KB] form (if applicable).
The acquired registrar should send this information to ICANN by emailing [email protected]
The acquired registrar needs to verify that all of its contact data is up to date. If there are any questions about these requirements or the process, please contact [email protected].